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Patent GB-189801096-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Explosion Engine.
Inventor: CHAUVIN RAPHAEL FENELON ODILE
Filed: 1898-01-14
Granted: 1898-10-08
Abstract: 1096. Chauvin, R. F. O., and Arnoux, R. Jan. 14. Drawings to Specification. Exhaust-silencers.-In gas and like engines the exhaust passes into the closed crank chamber before it escapes into the atmosphere.
Patent GB-189808561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Process of and Means for Refining Sugar.
Inventor: CHESEBROUGH ROBERT AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1898-04-12
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 8561. Chesebrough, R. A. April 12. Refining sugar.-Saccharine solutions are filtered through clay which has been ground fine, thoroughly dried, mixed with crude petroleum residues, and finally heated in closed retorts to a temperature of about 800‹ F. The clay preferably employed is one obtained from Quiney, in the county of Gadsden, Florida, and sometimes called "Florida "fullers' earth."
Patent GB-189810537-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Engine Packings.
Inventor: ELLIS WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-05-09
Granted: 1899-03-04
Abstract: 10,537. Ellis, W. May 9. Drawings to Specification. Joint-making packing.-Plies of wire bent in V, wave, or like form are embodied in or between the layers of woven, braided, plaited, felted, or other material of which the packing is composed.
Patent GB-189810679-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rivet-setting or Stapling Machines.
Filed: 1898-05-10
Granted: 1898-07-30
Abstract: 10,679. Lake, H. H., [Crombie Manufacturing Co., H. S .]. May 10. Stapling.-The machine is for inserting bifurcated rivets or staples. The staples pass from a hopper, in which is a rotary stirrer, to a fixed raceway 23, and thence to a vertically - moving raceway 24 fixed by arms 25, 26 to a sleeve K sliding on the plunger E, which carries the driver c and is moved by a lever and a cam on the mainshaft. The raceway cover r is curved at its upper end and overlaps the raceway cover q. The staples are pushed one by one beneath the driver by a finger t pivoted to the lever M, itself pivoted to the slide 30 fixed to the sleeve K, which is raised by the pin m, and falls by its own weight. The upper end of the lever M is acted on by the roller 34 on the plunger. Springs 33 and 38 restore the position of the levers M, t. The motion of the lever t is also controlled by a roller 35 running on the cam-plate 36. The wedge-shaped end 50 of the finger t first pushes the staple against the driver as shown, and afterwards holds it in the channel 27, the face 51 bearing on the driver until the legs of the staple are properly guided in the channel 27. The material is held between the nose p and the clinching-anvil d.
Patent GB-189817659-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Electric Meters.
Inventor: EMANUEL BERGMANN
Filed: 1898-08-16
Granted: 1899-02-11
Abstract: 17,659. Lake, H. H., [Bergmann, E.]. Aug. 16. Energy meters.-A counting-mechanism (not shown) is arranged to register difference in the movements of two clocks I, II, the escapements 10, 18 of which are controlled by oscillating arms 5, 7 carrying pressure coils 6, 8 near stationary current coils 9 ; in the arrangement shown, the arms are also acted on by springs 3, 4, and the coils are connected so that their effect is to assist one spring and oppose the other. Small oscillations only are allowed. To synchronize the clocks when no current is passing in the coils 9, two coils 6, 8 may carry iron extensions which move near one another so that they tend to oscillate together. Or the axes of the arms 5, 7 may be connected by a light spiral spring. Or the arms which are retarded when current is flowing in the main coils may be accelerated when no current is flowing, by a spring on them then coming in contact with a finger carried by a balanced lever, a pawl and ratchet being provided to prevent backward motion of the counting-mechanism. The balanced lever carries a core in the current coil, and is drawn down, out of contact with the spring, when current is passing. Instead of the springs 3, 4, the coils 6, 8 may move near a stationary permanent magnet, or one of the current coils 9 may be replaced by a stationary controlling-coil. In modified arrangements, the coils 6, 8 move directly to and from the current coils, instead of parallel thereto.
Patent GB-189819952-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Lawn Mowers.
Inventor: MACKINLAY ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-09-20
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 19,952. Mackinlay, A. W. Sept. 20. Lawn - mowers.-Relates to a lawn-mower in which the cutting-apparatus is mounted in an adjustable frame at the side of the driving-roller 1. The cutting-apparatus consists of a rotary cutter mounted on a shaft 13 and working in conjunction with a blade 20 secured to a holder 19, having special means of adjustment. The outside ends of the blades forming the rotary cutter are bent and work in conjunction with a blade 25 for trimming the edges of the grass cut. The shaft 13 is connected by a universal joint to a shaft 7 driven in one direction only by a pinion actuated by an internal gear rim 5 secured to the roller 1, which is mounted loosely on a shaft secured in the main frame 3. The handle 11 is pivoted to the frame 3, the rear end of which is adjustably supported on a roller 10. The cutting-frame 15 is hinged to the frame 3, and can either freely follow the irregularities of the ground or can be secured at an angle to the frame 3 by means of a lever 28 and a spring stud 27. The frame 15 is further supported on an adjustable roller 17. A finger 24 is secured to the knife holder 19 to guide the grass to the cutting- apparatus.
Patent GB-189823585-A (GB)
Title: Lady Cyclists' Dress Holder.
Inventor: POYNTON WILLIAM PERCIVAL
Filed: 1898-11-09
Granted: 1899-01-21
Abstract: 23,585. Poynton, W. P. Nov. 9. Skirt clips, cyclists'.- An appliance for holding down cvclists' skirts con sists of a strap K which is fastened around the boot and is connected by a helical spring F and ring D to a spring hook C, which is fastened by a ring B to a piece o f leather A sewn on the dress. The main feature of the invention is the use of the helical spring F.
Patent GB-189824762-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for the Decoration of Articles of Wood, Metal, Stone, Glass, or the like.
Inventor: CAMPANATO GAETANO
Filed: 1898-11-23
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 24,762. Lake, H. H., [Campanato, G.]. Nov. 23. Ornamenting glass, metal, and pottery &c. surfaces. -A design made by hand or otherwise with fatty inks on wood or zinc is transferred directly or by means of prepared paper, as in ordinary lithography, to the article to be decorated, such as an aluminium or other metal plaque for a bed. Ceramic and wooden articles may be further coloured, by hand or otherwise, within the outlines of the transfer. On articles of metal, glass, crystal, or marble or other stone, acids may be applied to form recesses, in which fusible pastes may be placed, to produce imitations of inlaid enamel work, mosaics, or cloisonnÚ work, or to decorate windows or mirrors. Wooden or other sheets so decorated may be stuck upon tables or other furniture, and varnished. Wood may be cut into small pieces, following the outlines of the transfer, to produce marquetry.
Patent GB-189826652-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Indicators for Communicating with the Drivers of Cabs, and other Vehicles.
Inventor: PEYER EVELYN LEONORA
Filed: 1898-12-16
Granted: 1899-01-28
Abstract: 26,652. Peyer, E. L. Dec. 16. Signalling or communicating with driver.-A number of cords g pass down into the vehicle, and are secured above to indicator plates d, e, f having instructions marked upon them such as " Left," " Stop," and "Right." The plates, which are pivoted on a spindle c, are returned to normal position by springs k, and act as clappers for bells j of different pitches.
Patent GB-189902681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin-controlled Vending Attachments for Gas Meters.
Inventor: BURCHARD LEWIS SAYRE
Filed: 1899-02-06
Granted: 1900-02-06
Abstract: 2681. Burchard, L. S., [Webber, W.]. Feb. 6. Gas meters.-The casing 3 of the prepayment mechanism is bolted to the meter and to the gas coupling 7, which contains a lift valve on a pivoted arm 34, the pivot pin 31 projecting into the casing and bearing a heavy sector-shaped lug 37, 40. A cam 38 engaging with the lug opens and closes the valve, being turned in one direction by hand after prepayment and in the reverse direction by the meter. The first action is effected by means of a slide 54 bearing a pawl 59 to drive a ratchet-wheel 30 fast on the cam shaft. A justifying-wheel 42 turns with them under an anchor 43 pivoted to a co-axial worm-wheel 45 and subject to a spring 50 upon it. The reverse action by the meter is effected through a spur-wheel train with change gear ending in a worm 51 for the worm-wheel 45 aforementioned. In case the meter runs owing to the valve leaking, the justifying-anchor creeps over the justifying- wheel, so avoiding any dangerous stress in the prepayment mechanism. The first shaft of the train is driven by the meter in various well-known ways, preferably self-adjusting to the line of thrust or reciprocation. Coin action.-The coin is dropped into a slotted handle 14<a> within an eccentric guard 18, that serves as a cam to make the coin engage the pawl on the slide as the handle is turned in the direction of the arrow. Fraud, preventing.-A guard 20 is placed at the entrance slot 12 to prevent fraudulent operation by a strip of metal or wire.
Patent GB-189904803-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Whippletrees.
Inventor: SLEEP WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-03-04
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 4803. Sleep, W. H. March 4. Hooks for whipple-trees of the kind described in Specification No. 6681, A.D. 1885. Fig. 5 shows a single swinging bar having a pivoted arm or hook f<1>, which is retained in the position shown by the spring h. A pull on the chain i releases the spring, and the chain g attached to the horse opens the hook.
Patent GB-189918225-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Doll's Houses.
Inventor: ROSA SUSAN DIANA
Filed: 1899-09-09
Granted: 1900-07-28
Abstract: 18,225. Rosa, S. D. Sept. 9. Dolls' houses are constructed with the sides formed of hinged strips A arranged to fold together when they are secured by a cord or chain B. When closed to shut up the house, the side is held in position by a pivoted cross-bar the free end of which engages with the stud d.
Patent GB-189920841-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Box, for Holding Cigarettes and Tobacco.
Inventor: SEDDON FRANK MARLAND
Filed: 1899-10-18
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 20,841. Seddon, F. M. Oct. 18. Cigarette boxes; tobacco boxes.-The box consists of a metal shell a and a drawer b made of folded card or paper. The shell a when emptied maybe used to enclose a match box.
Patent GB-189925486-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Moving Picture Exhibiting Methods and Devices.
Inventor: MASON JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-12-23
Granted: 1900-02-03
Abstract: 25,486. Mason, J. Dec. 23 Stereoscopes.-A series of cards &c. a, Fig. 2, arranged in a casing b are arranged to fall successively on to a table u, so that when viewed through the opening 19 the effect of a moving picture is produced. The apparatus as shown is constructed to exhibit stereoscopic views and is actuated by a lateral crank, the mechanism being capable of operation only after the insertion of a coin. The front edges of the cards are cut away in two patterns as shown in Fig. 3, the two sets being arranged alternately. Pivoted levers f, g, actuated by cam grooves o on a cylinder p through arms h, release the cards successively. The cylinder p is actuated through bevel &c. gearing, and the table u is gradually lowered by a rack and pinion, driven by a worm 12 and worm-wheel 13, so as to keep the level of the top of the pile constant. When all the cards have fallen, a projection 25 on the rack frees a catch, Fig. 7, and allows a lever 31 carrying the spindle 9 of the worm to drop as shown in dotted lines, thus throwing the wormwheel out of gear, and allowing a weight v, Fig. 2, to raise the table u, the frame l, Fig. 3, which carries the levers f, g, rising to allow the passage of the cards. The lever 31 is again raised by the insertion of a coin in the slot 34, so as to bring the worm into gear. The rotation of the crank then causes a spur-wheel 16, Fig. 2, to gear with a rack 18, and rapidly lower the table u; at the same time the cylinder p is rotated, allowing the cards to fall. When the table u is sufficiently lowered, the rack 18 passes clear of the wheel 16, and the rack 17 comes into gear with the pinion 15 actuated through the worm and worm-wheel. A sliding cover 38, Fig. 7, which normally closes the coin slot, is lifted by a projection 36 when the table u is raised so as to open the slot. In a modification, the cards are placed face downwards, and are seen in a mirror placed in the opening 19. In this arrangement the lowering of the plate u is unnecessary. A ratchet prevents the mechanism from being operated by turning the crank backwards.
Patent GB-190000166-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Spanner.
Inventor: WILLS THOMAS WIREBROOK
Filed: 1900-01-03
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 166. Wills, T. W. Jan. 3. Spanners.-The movable jaw c slides upon the toothed stem b, which carries the fixed jaw a. The jaw c is locked by a block d, which slides transversely through the jaw and has teeth to engage with the teeth on the stem. One part e of the block is plain, and when this is pushed over the teeth on the stem the jaw c is free to move.
Patent GB-190003493-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Curtain and Cornice Pole Rings.
Inventor: PHILLIPS RICHARD
Filed: 1900-02-22
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 3493. Phillips, R., and Phillips, H. F. Feb. 22. Curtains, drawing and suspending.-Relates to metallic rings. Lengths of oval-sectioned tubing are bent to form rings. One end A of the tubing is flattened and inserted into the other end, when the parts are pressed together as in Fig. 2. An eye B, Fig. 3, is now clamped on to the joint as shown in Figs. 5 and 6.
Patent GB-190014751-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Acetylene Apparatus.
Inventor: BRUNSCHWYLER JEAN
Filed: 1900-08-17
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 14,751. Brunschwyler, J., and Põrli, E. Aug. 17. Acetylene.-In an acetylene generator for operation by hand, the carbide-charging shaft g is provided with a hermetically-closable cover d and two slide valves f, f <1>, the latter of which are carried by a rotary axle i with operating-lever k. One of these slide valves is situated below, and the other above the level of the water, so that, while the cover d is opened, the carbide can be charged on to a dry slide valve, while provision is made for preventing the escape of gas. At the bottom of the apparatus is a safety escape device, consisting of a valve v held against its seat by a counterweighted lever w. When the pressure exceeds a certain limit, the valve v is automatically opened, and a portion of the contents discharged. The valve is furnished with a device a, b, for stirring up the mud which collects in the lower part of the generator.
Patent GB-190103619-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Razor Sharpeners.
Inventor: DEPUTY ELIJAH EDWARD
Filed: 1901-02-19
Granted: 1901-04-06
Abstract: 3619. Deputy, E. E., and Bomhoff, H. Feb. 19. Sharpening razors. The razor 21 is reciprocated on the roller 18 formed with a shoulder 19 and a rubber sleeve 20 to create friction so as to rotate the roller. The roller is fixed to a dished gear-wheel 7<a>, which gears with a similar wheel 8 carrying the hone 17 against which the edge of the razor bears. The wheels are adjustably mounted on a stem 1 with a handle 3.
Patent GB-190103851-A (GB)
Title: Improved Fittings for Attaching Tapes and Cords to Venetian Blinds.
Inventor: KEMP THOMAS
Filed: 1901-02-22
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 3851. Kemp, T. Feb. 22. Window blinds.-The ladder tapes D of a venetian blind are secured by pins or paperfasteners E to hooked frames B, which are passed one through the other and hooked on to the top bar A. The cord G is passed through the screwed stem J, secured to a bridge-piece on the hollowed plate I, and is then knotted. The stem is passed through a hole in the bottom lath H, and the lower ends of the tape are clamped between the lath H and the plate I by screwing on the nut K.
Patent GB-190105585-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Safety Device for Motor Vehicles.
Inventor: HUBERTI VICTOR
Filed: 1901-03-16
Granted: 1901-05-11
Abstract: 5585. Huberti, V. March 16. Wheel guards and obstruction-removers. - Consists in a safety device by which obstructions lying in the path of the vehicle are lifted and conveyed into a net at the front of the vehicle. Fig. 6 shows the safety device in side elevation, and Fig. 7 shows it in plan. The obstruction is met and lifted by a ribbed roller f, furnished with a pneumatic covering and caused to revolve in the opposite direction to the wheels of the vehicle by gearing connecting it with the running rollers c. The shaft of the ribbed pneumatic roller is prolonged on each side beyond the bearings and is provided with elastic rollers i. A guide roller k may be also provided to facilitate the passage of objects into the net g.
Patent GB-190106862-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Distribution Sytem
Inventor: HOLDEN SYDNEY HOLMWOOD
Filed: 1901-04-02
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 6862. Holden, S. H. April 2. Distributing ; regulating. - Current is supplied from continuous and alternating current sources in series. The continuous current may be supplied all the time at constant pressure from dynamos or batteries A through feeders to distributing- mains E. When the load is heavy, alternating electromotive forces are applied by generators or transformers G on the feeders, to maintain the proper pressure on the distributing - mains E. Each consumer has two meters M, M<1> in series ; one may register all the current supplied, and the other alternating current only, so that different rates may be charged corresponding to times of light and heavy load. Or a combined meter may be used. Choking- coils, condensers, transformers, or relays may be arranged to allow only continuous or only alternating current to pass, for particular purposes, or to supply lamps or motors only at certain times.
Patent GB-190109274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Water Gauges for Steam Boilers.
Inventor: RUDD THOMAS WILLIAM
Filed: 1901-05-04
Granted: 1902-04-10
Abstract: 9274. Rudd, T. W. May 4. Gauge-glass fittings.-The glass is carried in a tube or frame b with ported plugs at its ends fitting into sockets in the top and bottom fittings. This tube or frame is rotated by the handle j, or, in a modification, moved longitudinally, to perform the functions of the ordinary cocks, the ports in the plugs being suitably placed, so that, according to the position of the handle, both ends of the glass communicate with the boiler, or both are shut off, or either end is placed in communication with the blow-off outlet p.
Patent GB-190115539-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Casting Machines with Swinging Moulds.
Inventor: MARUHN ERNST
Filed: 1901-07-31
Granted: 1901-09-21
Abstract: 15,539. Maruhn, E., and Uhthoff, E. July 31. Casting plauing and shaping.-In machines of the kind described in the preceding abridgment, the mould a is prevented from rising before the knives f and slide e are clear of it by providing on the cam l a block k which comes in contact with the arm m if the arm has not assumed its extreme right-hand position. The shaft i is thus stopped, and the shaft from which extends the mouldcarrying arm is stopped with it.
Patent GB-190118864-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Brake for Velocipedes, Motor or other Vehicles, Lifts, and other purposes.
Inventor: NOKES WALTER WILLIAM SAMUEL
Filed: 1901-09-21
Granted: 1901-11-23
Abstract: 18,864. Nokes, W. W. S. Sept. 21. Brakes.-A brake for vehicles is shown in Fig. 1 in a form applicable to a vehicle having a non- rotating axle m. Secured to the axle is a plate l carrying an adjustable bolt c to which the bent ends b of two arms a, a<1> are pivoted. Each arm is preferably of U -section and carries a metal or other brake block d shaped to bear on the rotating hub e of the vehicle wheel. The arms are normally pressed outwards by a spring f coiled round a bolt f<1> having headed ends f<2>, f<3>, and the brake is applied when the operator pulls a chain k which passes round sheaves i to the arm a<1>.
Patent GB-190119542-A (GB)
Title: A Process for Treating Raw Hide.
Inventor: CROASDALE ROBERT
Filed: 1901-10-01
Granted: 1901-11-09
Abstract: 19,542. Croasdale, E. Oct. 1. Waterproofing.-Relates to a process for treating raw hide so as to render it waterproof, insusceptible to changes of temperature and humidity, and translucent, so that it may be manufactured into articles of commerce. The hide is scoured on both sides, and the hair and flesh removed. It is then cleansed by washing and is placed in a weak solution of salicylic acid, picric acid, and boric acid. The hide is stretched and is partially dried in a current of warm air. It is then sponged in a dark room with a solution of potassium bichromate, and is finally exposed to light, which causes the tissues to harden and to assume an amber colour.
Patent GB-190120060-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shower Bath Apparatus.
Inventor: CASTLE JAMES MATTHEW
Filed: 1901-10-08
Granted: 1901-11-30
Abstract: 20,060. Castle, J. M. Oct. 8. Baths. - Within a box-shaped cabinet 5 are mounted two lazytongs 22 carrying rings 18 and 19 to support a sprinkler 16 and a curtain 30. The rose 16 is connected by a pipe 15 to a pump 12, by means of which the water is raised from a U-shaped receptacle 8. After use as a shower, the water is deflected into a central vessel 9. The rings 18 and 19 are raised automatically by the lowering of the front 2 of the cabinet to which the lifting-ropes 33 are attached.
Patent GB-190123630-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Method of and Means for Thawing Frozen Pipes of Domestic and Similar Water Supply Installations.
Inventor: KRAUSS GEORG KARL JULIUS
Filed: 1901-11-21
Granted: 1902-09-25
Abstract: 23,630. Krauss, G. K. J. Nov. 21. Wa t e r sicpply. - Relates to a method of, and means for, thawing frozen pipes of domestic and similar water - supply installations. Common salt in suitable quantity is introduced into the frozen supply pipe c through the inlets or sockets b, b<1>, b<2>, which are placed above the taps I, II, III, and are securely closed by the screw plugs or caps a. The salt is preferably used in the form of spherical or other cartridges produced by compressing salt in a moist condition in moulds. The socket tubes b, b<1>, b<2> project from the inner surface of the pipe c, or, if they do not project, a funnel d having a curved tail or discharge tube is used to introduce the salt cartridge past the inlet of the tap branch into the pipe c.